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- Post-military career
- Family
- Awards and decorations
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{{Infobox military person
|name=Guy A. J. LaBoa
|image=Guy A. J. LaBoa (US Army Lieutenant General).png
|caption=U.S. Army photo of LaBoa, probably as assistant division commander of the 4th Infantry Division, circa 1987.
|birth_date= {{birth date and age|1939|12|09}}
|birth_place=Houston, Texas
|death_date=
|death_place=
|placeofburial=
|allegiance=United States of America
|branch= United States Army
|serviceyears= 1962–1997
|rank= Lieutenant General
|commands=First United States Army
Second United States Army
4th Infantry Division
1st Brigade, 8th Infantry Division
2nd Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment
Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment
|unit=United States Army Infantry Branch
|battles=Vietnam War
|awards=Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal with "V" device for valor
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
}}Guy A. J. Laboa (born December 9, 1939) is a retired United States Army officer. A veteran of the Vietnam War, his senior command assignments included the 4th Infantry Division and the First United States Army. Early lifeGuy Anthony Jackson Laboa was born in Houston, Texas on December 9, 1939, the son of Anthony B. LaBoa and Mary Inez (Hill) LaBoa.{{sfn|"Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997. Entry for Guy A. J. LaBoa"}}{{sfn|"General Officer Announcement: Guy A. J. Laboa"}}{{sfn|"Information Box: Maj. Gen. Guy A. J. LaBoa"|page=B2}} He graduated from Channelview High School,{{sfn|"NSC Seniors Wed In Home Rites Friday Evening"|page=3B}} and in 1962 he received a bachelor of science degree in commercial marketing from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana.{{sfn|"Statement of Douglas Horn"|page=2}} A participant in the Reserve Officers' Training Corps program, at his graduation, he received his commission in the Army as a second lieutenant of Infantry.{{sfn|U.S. Army Register|page=321}} Start of careerLaBoa completed the Infantry Officer Basic Course in 1962.{{sfn|U.S. Army Register|page=321}} His additional training included the Airborne and Pathfinder courses. From October 1964 to September 1965 LaBoa served in Vietnam during the Vietnam War.{{sfn|"Lt. LaBoa Wins Bronze Star for Service in Vietnam War "|page=18}} After returning to the United States, he was assigned as supply officer for the 6th Student Battalion at Fort Benning.{{sfn|"Lt. LaBoa Wins Bronze Star for Service in Vietnam War "|page=18}} In 1966, LaBoa was appointed aide-de-camp to Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman, commander of the Third United States Army at Fort McPherson, Georgia.{{sfn|"Appointed Aide"|page=24}} During his second deployment to Vietnam, LaBoa served with the 25th Infantry Division as commander of Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment and operations officer for 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry.{{sfn|"Decorated: Silver Star"|page=2}}{{sfn|"2d Bde Troops End It All for 59 NVA"|page=9}} He was selected for promotion to major in 1968.{{sfn|"Army Lists 4,513 Selected for Major"|pages=25-27}} LaBoa's post-Vietnam assignments included commander of 2nd Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment from 1977 to 1979.{{sfn|"Directory of Former Commanders"}} Continued careerIn 1981, LaBoa graduated from the Army War College and received a master of science degree in public administration from Shippensburg State University.{{sfn|"Statement of Douglas Horn"|page=2}} In the early and mid 1980s, LaBoa's assignments included assistant chief of staff for plans, operations and training (G-3) and inspector general for the 5th Infantry Division.{{sfn|A Boy from Barnhart: Times Remembered|pages=382, 548}} As a colonel, LaBoa commanded 1st Brigade, 8th Infantry Division.{{sfn|"Northwestern Alumni in the News"|page=10}} He then served as chief of staff for the 8th Infantry Division, and remained in this position until being selected for promotion to brigadier general in 1985.{{sfn|"Alumni Names and Faces in the News"|page=7}} From March 1986 to June 1987, LaBoa served as deputy director of operations in the operations directorate of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.{{sfn|"Distinguished Alumni Honored"|page=17}} LaBoa's later assignments as a general officer included assistant division commander (support) for the 4th Infantry Division,{{sfn|"New Leader Will take the Helm at Fort Carson"|page=1}} and director of operations for Forces Command.{{sfn|"New Leader Will take the Helm at Fort Carson"|page=1}} LaBoa served as commander of the 4th Infantry Division from October 1991 to October 1993.{{sfn|"Statement of Douglas Horn"|page=2}}{{sfn|"New Leader Will take the Helm at Fort Carson"|page=1}} He served as chief of staff of for Forces Command from 1993 to 1995.{{sfn|"General Officer Announcement: Guy A. J. Laboa"}} From May to July 1995, LaBoa commanded Second United States Army as a lieutenant general.{{sfn|"General Officer Announcement: Guy A. J. Laboa"}} When First United States Army and Second Army were combined, LaBoa assumed command of First Army, which he led until his 1997 retirement.{{sfn|"General Officer Announcement: Guy A. J. Laboa"}}{{sfn|"Statement of Douglas Horn"|page=2}} Post-military careerAfter leaving the Army, LaBoa was employed by CIBA Vision as director of daily contact lens manufacturing.{{sfn|"Statement of Douglas Horn"|page=2}} He became a resident of Dahlonega, Georgia and served on the city council from 2004 to 2008.{{sfn|"McCullough elected Dahlonega mayor"}}{{sfn|"Minutes, Dahlonega City Council Work Session"|page=1}} In 2008, LaBoa joined KBR, Inc. as principal manager for the company's participation in the LOGCAP III program.{{sfn|"Statement of Douglas Horn"|page=2}} He was an unsuccessful candidate for the Republican nomination for chairman of the Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners in 2012.{{sfn|"Politics in Lumpkin County"}} FamilyIn 1961, LaBoa married Monya Ann Winn (1941-1964).{{sfn|"NSC Seniors Wed In Home Rites Friday Evening"|page=3B}}{{sfn|"Monya Ann Laboa in the Texas Death Certificates, 1903-1982"}} His second wife was Patricia Ann Berry of East Point, Georgia.{{sfn|"Information Box: Maj. Gen. Guy A. J. LaBoa"|page=B2}} LaBoa is the father of three children: Anthony, Tracy, Mary Kaye.{{sfn|"Information Box: Maj. Gen. Guy A. J. LaBoa"|page=B2}} Awards and decorations| Combat Infantryman Badge | | Basic Parachutist Badge | | Pathfinder Badge | | Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge |
| number=0|type=oak|ribbon=Distinguished Service Medal ribbon.svg|width=60}} Army Distinguished Service Medal{{sfn|Protecting Those Who Serve|page=101}} | | number=0|type=oak|ribbon=Silver Star ribbon.svg|width=60}} Silver Star with three bronze oak leaf clusters | | number=0|type=oak|ribbon=Legion of Merit ribbon.svg|width=60}} Legion of Merit | | number=2|type=oak|other_device=v|ribbon=Bronze Star ribbon.svg|width=60}} Bronze Star with "V" device and two oak leaf clusters | | number=2|type=oak|ribbon=Purple Heart ribbon.svg|width=60}} Purple Heart with two oak leaf clusters{{sfn|"Information Box: Maj. Gen. Guy A. J. LaBoa"|page=B2}} | | number=0|type=oak|ribbon=Defense Meritorious Service Medal ribbon.svg|width=60}} Defense Meritorious Service Medal | | number=2|type=oak|ribbon=Meritorious Service Medal ribbon.svg|width=60}} Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters | | number=0|type=award-star|other_device=v|ribbon=Air Medal ribbon.svg|width=60}} Air Medal with "V" device and bronze award numeral 2 | | number=1|type=oak|other_device=v|ribbon=Army Commendation Medal ribbon.svg|width=60}} Army Commendation Medal with "V" device and oak leaf cluster{{sfn|"Distinguished Alumni Honored"|page=17}} | | number=0|type=oak|ribbon=Army Achievement Medal ribbon.svg|width=60}} Army Achievement Medal | | number=1|type=service-star|ribbon=National Defense Service Medal ribbon.svg|width=60}} National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star | | number=1|type=service-star|ribbon=Vietnam Service Medal ribbon.svg|width=60}} Vietnam Service Medal with one service star | | number=0|type=oak|ribbon=Army Service Ribbon.svg|width=60}} Army Service Ribbon | | number=0|type=oak|ribbon=Army Overseas Service Ribbon.svg|width=60}} Army Overseas Service Ribbon | | number=1|type=award-star|ribbon=Vietnamese Gallantry Cross ribbon.svg|width=60}} Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Gold and Bronze Stars | | Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation | | ribbon=Vietnam Campaign Medal ribbon with 60- clasp.svg|width=60}} Vietnam Campaign Medal |
In 1992, LaBoa was inducted into Northwestern State University's Hall of Fame, the Long Purple Line.{{sfn|"Distinguished Alumni Honored"|page=17}} ReferencesSourcesInternet- {{cite web |url=https://www.ancestry.com/ |title=Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997. Entry for Guy A. J. LaBoa |last=Texas Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics |date=December 9, 1939 |website=Ancestry.com |publisher=Ancestry.com, LLC |location=Provo, UT |access-date=December 28, 2017 |ref={{sfnRef|"Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997. Entry for Guy A. J. LaBoa"}}}}
- {{cite web |url=https://www.ancestry.com/ |title=Monya Ann Laboa in the Texas Death Certificates, 1903-1982 |date=September 5, 1964 |website=Ancestry.com |publisher=Ancestry.com, LLC |location=Provo, UT |access-date=December 28, 2017 |ref={{sfnRef|"Monya Ann Laboa in the Texas Death Certificates, 1903-1982"}}}}
- {{cite web |url=http://dahlonega-ga.gov/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_view&gid=48&tmpl=component&format=raw&Itemid=175 |title=Minutes, Dahlonega City Council Work Session |last=McCullough |first=Gary |date=December 17, 2008 |website=dahlonega-ga.gov/ |publisher=Dahlonega City Council |location=Dahlonega, GA |access-date=December 27, 2017 |ref={{sfnRef|"Minutes, Dahlonega City Council Work Session"}}}}
- {{cite web |url=https://cybercemetery.unt.edu/archive/cwc/20110929220340/http://www.wartimecontracting.gov/docs/hearing2010-03-29_statement-HornDoug-KBR.PDF |title=Statement of Douglas Horn Before the Commission on Wartime Contracting in Iraq and Afghanistan |last=Horn |first=Douglas (KBR, Inc.) |date=March 29, 2010 |website=cybercemetery.unt.edu/ |publisher=University of North Texas |location=Denton, TX |ref={{sfnRef|"Statement of Douglas Horn"}}}}
- {{cite web |url=http://www.15thinfantry.org/commanders.html |title=Directory of Former Commanders |last=Horn |first=Michael J. |date=June 17, 2016 |website=15thinfantry.org/ |publisher=15th Infantry Regiment Association |location=North Babylon NY |access-date=December 28, 2017 |ref={{sfnRef|"Directory of Former Commanders"}}}}
Press release- {{cite press release |last=Perry |first=William J. |date=January 10, 1995 |title=General Officer Announcement: Guy A. J. Laboa |url=https://www.legistorm.com/stormfeed/view_rss/587873/organization/31751.html |location=Washington, DC |publisher=U.S. Department of Defense |access-date=December 27, 2017 |ref={{sfnRef|"General Officer Announcement: Guy A. J. Laboa"}}}}
News- {{cite news |date=September 13, 1961 |title=NSC Seniors Wed In Home Rites Friday Evening |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/214152785/ |work=Shreveport Times |location=Shreveport, LA |subscription=yes |via=Newspapers.com |ref={{sfnRef|"NSC Seniors Wed In Home Rites Friday Evening"}}}}
- {{cite news |last=Holliman |first=Maureen |date=March 24, 1966 |title=Lt. LaBoa Wins Bronze Star for Service in Vietnam War |url=https://newspaperarchive.com/baytown-sun-mar-24-1966-p-18/ |work=Baytown Sun |location=Baytown, TX |subscription=yes |via=NewspaperARCHIVE.com |ref={{sfnRef|"Lt. LaBoa Wins Bronze Star for Service in Vietnam War "}}}}
- {{cite news |last=Holliman |first=Maureen |date=June 30, 1966 |title=Appointed Aide |url=https://newspaperarchive.com/baytown-sun-jun-30-1966-p-23/ |work=Baytown Sun |location=Baytown, TX |subscription=yes |via=NewspaperARCHIVE.com |ref={{sfnRef|"Appointed Aide"}}}}
- {{cite news |date=October 29, 1968 |title=Army Lists 4,513 Selected for Major |url=https://newspaperarchive.com/european-stars-and-stripes-oct-29-1968-p-25/ |work=European Stars and Stripes |location=Darmstadt, West Germany |subscription=yes |via=NewspaperARCHIVE.com |ref={{sfnRef|"Army Lists 4,513 Selected for Major"}}}}
- {{cite news |date=February 3, 1969 |title=Decorated: Silver Star |url=https://www.25thida.org/TLN/tln4-05.htm |work=Tropic Lightning News |location=Cu Chi, Vietnam |ref={{sfnRef|"Decorated: Silver Star"}}}}
- {{cite news |last=Anderson |first=Jan |date=June 16, 1969 |title=2d Bde Troops End It All for 59 NVA |url=https://www.25thida.org/TLN/tln4-24.htm |work=Tropic Lightning News |location=Cu Chi, Vietnam |ref={{sfnRef|"2d Bde Troops End It All for 59 NVA"}}}}
- {{cite news |last=McMillin |first=Sue |date=September 13, 1991 |title=New Leader Will take the Helm at Fort Carson |url=https://newspaperarchive.com/colorado-springs-gazette-sep-13-1991-p-1/ |work=Colorado Springs Gazette Telegraph |location=Colorado Springs, CO |subscription=yes |via=NewspaperARCHIVE.com |ref={{sfnRef|"New Leader Will take the Helm at Fort Carson"}}}}
- {{cite news |date=January 13, 1992 |title=Information Box: Maj. Gen. Guy A. J. LaBoa |url=https://newspaperarchive.com/colorado-springs-gazette-telegraph-jan-13-1992-p-12/ |work=Colorado Springs Gazette Telegraph |location=Colorado Springs, CO |subscription=yes |via=NewspaperARCHIVE.com |ref={{sfnRef|"Information Box: Maj. Gen. Guy A. J. LaBoa"}}}}
- {{cite news |last=Stanford |first=Ken |date=March 3, 2004 |title=McCullough elected Dahlonega mayor |url=http://accesswdun.com/article/2004/3/163061 |work=WDUN (AM) |location=Gainesville, GA |ref={{sfnRef|"McCullough elected Dahlonega mayor"}}}}
- {{cite news |last=Bates |first=Diane |date=August 1, 2012 |title=Politics in Lumpkin County |url=http://dahlonegaandbeyond.blogspot.com/2012/08/politics-in-lumpkin-county.html |work=Dahlonega and Beyond |location=Dahlonega, GA |access-date=December 28, 2017 |ref={{sfnRef|"Politics in Lumpkin County"}}}}
Books- {{cite book |last=Institute of Medicine: Committee on Strategies to Protect the Health of Deployed U.S. Forces |date=2000 |title=Protecting Those Who Serve: Strategies to Protect the Health of Deployed U.S. Forces |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=jvvh7UhniAkC&pg=PA101 |location=Washington, DC |publisher=National Academy Press |isbn=978-0-309-07189-5 |ref={{sfnRef|Protecting Those Who Serve}}}}
- {{cite book |last=Taylor |first=Herbie R. |date=2011 |title=A Boy from Barnhart: Times Remembered |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=k0maklR8-8MC&pg=PA382 |location=Bloomington, IN |publisher=iUniverse |isbn=978-1-4620-3953-1 |ref={{sfnRef|A Boy from Barnhart: Times Remembered}}}}
- {{cite book |last=U.S. Army Adjutant General |date=1966 |title=U.S. Army Register |volume=1 |url=https://www.ancestry.com/ |location=Washington, DC |publisher=U.S. Government Printing Office |subscription=yes |via=Ancestry.com |ref={{sfnRef|U.S. Army Register}}}}
Magazines- {{cite magazine |date=Spring 1983 |title=Northwestern Alumni in the News |url=https://archive.org/stream/alumnicolumns1983nort_0#page/n9/mode/2up/ |magazine=Alumni Columns |location=Natchitoches, LA |publisher=Northwestern State University Alumni Association |ref={{sfnRef|"Northwestern Alumni in the News"}}}}
- {{cite magazine |date=Fall 1985 |title=Alumni Names and Faces in the News |url=https://archive.org/stream/alumnicolumns1985nort_1#page/n5/mode/2up/ |magazine=Alumni Columns |location=Natchitoches, LA |publisher=Northwestern State University Alumni Association |ref={{sfnRef|"Alumni Names and Faces in the News"}}}}
- {{cite magazine |date=Winter 1992 |title=Distinguished Alumni Honored |url=https://archive.org/stream/alumnicolumns1992nort_0#page/16/mode/2up/ |magazine=Alumni Columns |location=Natchitoches, LA |publisher=Northwestern State University Alumni Association |ref={{sfnRef|"Distinguished Alumni Honored"}}}}
{{s-start}}{{s-mil}}{{succession box| title=Commanding General of the First United States Army| before=John P. Otjen| years=1995-1997| after=George A. Fisher Jr.}}{{succession box| title=Commanding General of the Second United States Army| before=Robert F. Foley| years=May 1995-July 1995| after=Unit inactivated}}{{succession box| title=Commanding General of the 4th Infantry Division| before=Neal T. Jaco| years=1991–1993| after=Thomas A. Schwartz}}{{s-end}}{{DEFAULTSORT:LaBoa, Guy A. J.}} 14 : 1939 births|Living people|People from Houston|People from Dahlonega, Georgia|Northwestern State University alumni|Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania alumni|United States Army War College alumni|United States Army generals|American army personnel of the Vietnam War|Recipients of the Distinguished Service Medal (US Army)|Recipients of the Silver Star|Recipients of the Defense Superior Service Medal|Recipients of the Legion of Merit|Recipients of the Air Medal |